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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice.
• One year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• Current registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• At least 12 hours of annual in-service education, with documentation provided to the agency.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and family members, maintain a warm and approachable manner, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions professionally.
• Ability to respond productively to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Maintain current license or certification as required.
• Ability to use the Matrix Care documenting system after receiving training.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care while preserving patient dignity and privacy.
• Obtain vital signs for assigned patients.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies or other incidents affecting service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, including skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care, companionship, shopping and errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders.
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and exercise.
• Provide personal hygiene, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Coordinate care with the agency RN Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and current visit records.
• Attend team meetings, staff-development in-services, trainings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in agency surveys and complete subsequently required reports.
• Honor patient rights and comply with the corporate compliance program.
• Report job-related occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, and safe equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.